1978 Cadillac SeVille Specifications

Specifications

1977 1978 1979

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1975 - 1979
Price :	$14,265
Weight :	4180 lbs \| 1896.016 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Electronic fuel injection

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.48:1
2nd Gear :	1.48:1
3rd Gear :	1:1

Production Figures

Total Cadillac Production for 1978 :	349,684
Total 1978 SeVille production :	56,985
1978 Cadillac SeVille
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	56,985

Handling

Recall

Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V243000
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING CONSOLE WITH ONE THAT CONTAINS A LID LATCHING MECHANISM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; LATCHING MECHANISMS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITHFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS', DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CONSOLES TO CONTAIN LATCHING MECHANISMS THAT ENSURE THAT THE LIDS STAY CLOSED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR A VEHICLE ROLLOVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, OR ROLLOVER, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED FROM IMPACT WITH THE OPEN LID.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19770901
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V197000
Summary	DUE TO FUEL HOSE CONNECTION DETERIORATION, THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION FROM THE UNDERBODY FUEL PIPE TO THE FUEL RAIL AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE MAY LEAK GASOLINE.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING HOSE WITH A HYPALON HOSE AND NEW CLAMPS. DEALER WILL ALSO CHECK THE PRESSURE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FUELINJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A GAS LEAK WERE TO DEVELOP IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGER INJURY COULD RESULT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1978 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,000
Avg. Home :	$54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Cadillac SeVille? A: The 1978 Cadillac SeVille has a wheelbase size of 114.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Cadillac SeVille? A: The 1978 Cadillac SeVille has a length of 204.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Cadillac SeVille? A: The 1978 Cadillac SeVille has a width of 71.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Cadillac SeVille cost when new?A: The 1978 Cadillac SeVille had a base price of approximately $14,265 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Cadillac SeVille? A: The 1978 Cadillac SeVille was a Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1978? A: Cadillac produced 349,684 automobiles in 1978.

Q: How many 1978 SeVilles were produced? A: Cadillac produced 56,985 examples of the SeVille in 1978.

Q: What engine did the 1978 Cadillac SeVille have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Cadillac SeVille was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1978 Cadillac SeVille have? A: The 1978 Cadillac SeVille had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.